Recent bar & restaurant customer reviews in London

I was in the neighbourhood recently so popped in for a few hours. I may have picked a bad night to review as business seemed slow. The girls were all pretty but seemed to lack enthusiasm on the main stage.... More
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Zizzi, Notting Hill (Restaurant)“This place has the rudest staff except one waitress that was nice. We waited ages to be served even though it wasn’t full and the waitor spoke to us as if he was doing us a favour letting us be there. We pointed out he had spoken rudely to us twice and he then said if you dont like it I’ll send someone else to serve you. No apology. Very unfriendly staff mostly and we left without ordering.”
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Quality: Lynne, London22 Jul 18

Freemasons Arms, Hampstead (Bar)“Dreadful pub, run by people who have zero idea about hospitality or running a pub. Upon arrival we sat in the back garden that only had one other table occupied , when we tried to order off the lunch menu we were told we could only have something off the garden menu, I explained we only wanted Mezze between the 2 of us, the bar man/manager said we had to sit indoors on the 'restaurant tables' . Even though I pointed out the pub was 90% empty and the garden only had 3 people on one table he insisted we had to sit indoors - It was utterly ridiculous, the food arrived on one big plate, tiny portion of what I can only describe as a complete rip off. The waitress gave us no side plates to eat from and never once came to the table . Frankly its a badly run soulless place that I would never recommend ”
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Quality: Sacha, London10 Jul 18

Majingos Gentleman's Club, Whitechapel & Wapping (Bar / Club)“Hi guys, I come here with my friends and have very good time. I like your place very much and is very good times. I come back when I can soon. Thank you very much.”
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Quality: Johan Svensen, London10 Jul 18

The Union Bar & Grill, Paddington (Bar / Restaurant)“Disappointing, mainly due to the service. I'm a Little Venice local for many years, and there are loads of good pubs/bars for all occasions in the area--Union Bar & Grill is certainly NOT one of them. Rarely have I seen staff treat customers so consistently poorly as this place. Why go here? Spend your money at The Bridge House, or Warwick Castle Pub, or Waterway, or Summerhouse for good food, where the atmosphere is great and they know how to treat customers.”
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Quality: Jack, London03 Jun 18

Little Italy, Soho (Bar)“Racist, customer service - none, when you want to complain they will ask you to leave and will refuse to identify themselves, what a horrid experience. Bouncers tonight should learn English and retrain in Tesco shell filling first. Why taking lesson in communication skills. They should be fired instantly. Pls do not think of spending your precious time and money on this place. ”
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Quality: Marie, London02 Jun 18

Ristorante Frescobaldi, Mayfair (Bar / Restaurant)“We visited this restaurant on 30 May 2018. Although the ambience was pleasant, the food portions were small for the price we paid. The service was average. All in all, a great disappointment, so we shall not be visiting the restaurant again. ”
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Quality: Rosemary Camelo, London31 May 18

Reun Thai, Hammersmith (Restaurant)“The best thai in west london, hammeresmith and fulham.
the best pad thai
the best som tum
amazing service and authethic thai food”
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Quality: Tejas, Mumbai14 May 18

Catcher in The Rye, Finchley (Bar)“There is definitely a management presence there now and it seems like they have done the most wonderful job. The staff seem a lot
Happier and all the old customers are coming back. The quality of food has grown significantly in the past 3 months as previously I’d dread to eat from there. 10:10 for the manager who is now running what is a wonderful business. ”
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Quality: Sylvia, Enfield12 May 18

The Three Greyhounds, Soho (Bar)“Great London pub. We visited on a sunday and the pub had live music with an amazing atmosphere with everyone singing. Nice to see in central London.”
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Quality: Niall Carpenter, London30 Apr 18

Alfred Le Roy, Hackney (Bar)“What a fantastic find! A day trip to Londons Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our stroll took us to the Canal and vibrant Hackney Wick. The Alfred Le Roy was a surprising find. A cocktail bar on a beautiful teal blue canal barge. Great music, and the best cocktails (try the ‘figarative’ and the’akoya’ seriously good!!!) they had the roof open as it was a glorious evening too. Such smiley, genuinely lovely mixologists who were happy to tell us about the area too.
Located right on the canal in Hackney Wick next to the Crate Brewery. I will be back for one of their weekend cocktail cruises.”
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Quality: Claire Swan, Cambridge29 Apr 18

Catcher in The Rye, Finchley (Bar)“They literally clicked us out! We called in advance, if we can bring our dogs in. We described their size and all... Made a lame excuse about food hygiene even though it was a complete bullsh*t.
The manager was so rude he didn't even come to apologise...
You ether aloud dogs or your not! Discrimination against a dog size is not different that any other kind of discrimination... Shameful.”
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Quality: Eyal, Borehamwood21 Apr 18

Looking Glass Cocktail Club, Shoreditch (Bar)“BEWARE: TOTAL RIP OFF 12.5% SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDED ON ALL DRINKS. I visited the looking Glass along with my wife with high expectations due to the mainly positive reviews and was left distinctly underwhelmed. The drinks are average and overpriced, with a sneaky service charge of 12.5% included which is just pure unalloyed greed. The Gentlemen’s toilet was blocked and the taps were not working; disgustingly unhygienic. Avoid this overrated establishment and instead consider visiting Nightjar, 129 City Road or The Cocktail Trading Co. Brick Lane; both of which are excellent alternatives for a memorable night out.”
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Quality: Philip Patrick, London18 Apr 18

Jamboree, Whitechapel & Wapping (Bar / Club)“We really enjoyed the Jamboree Club when we visited to listen (and dance to) the wonderful Dom Pipkin and the Ikos. Wonderful night - great people there too. But so sad to hear that the Club may not be open soon as the lease was not to be renewed. Is this the case?
Look forward to hearing from someone about this.
Jeanne”
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Quality: jeanne clapcott, Thorley, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight07 Apr 18

Stagolee's, Fulham (Bar / Restaurant)“BIG Disappointment!! I booked a table to celebrate our wedding anniversary as someone told us about this place. Unfortunately the service was TERRIBLE! We made reservations but the host did not honour our booking. Instead, he told us that we could not sit at our table because the bar was the only available space. Our table was empty so we were confused when he sat us down at the bar. We were sitting for at least 20 minutes without any menus or acknowledgement then we had to ask for a menu. Later, a couple walked in with their dog, they were seated immediately at our table and were provided with menus and were served drinks. Before losing my patience, I decided to speak to the server and told him how I felt about the poor customer service and mistreatment. His reply was “I am overwhelmed, so busy and I have to cater to my friends over there and regulars”! Then I asked him; so if you only have to cater to your friends/regulars what about the new clientele? He provided an insincere apology and said he was filling orders. He would not take responsibility for his poor customer service at all. He was anything but a professional or sympathetic to us and our wedding anniversary. We decided to leave and will definitely not be going back or recommending this place to anyone we know!!!”
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Quality: Hala Osman, London06 Apr 18

Simmons Fitzrovia, Fitzrovia (Bar)“A horrible, violent venue, and a blight on Fitzrovia. Their bouncer attacks mere passers-by; God alone knows how they treat their patrons.
You can have a look at their deranged "security" geezer on the fitzrovialitter page on Flickr.
https://flic.kr/p/235oCNg”
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Quality: Peter Foster, London03 Apr 18

The Orchard, New Cross & Brockley (Bar)“Demetrius review of the coffee is very unfair. The milk is not burnt the coffee is hot but I cannot imagine how he burnt his tongue. The quality is a little over the average compared to Costa coffee but Orchard coffee price reflects the lower quality of the coffee. Several dishes are reasonably tasty but I would prefer the prices to be lower. I think the prices reflect the number of staff and the speediness of service ”
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Quality: Joe Kent, brockley01 Apr 18

Simmons Fitzrovia, Fitzrovia (Bar)“I was merely walking past this squalid joint when its doorman assaulted me then imprisoned me in the alcove at Ramsay Hall opposite their dive. He objected to my photographing Simmons'"private property". By "private property" was the hoodie-encased degenerate's referring to the bar's disgusting pile of rubbish Simmons dumped onto Fitzroy Street?
Simmons should realize that their bouncers, sorry "security officers", don't have a right to assault the public... and should they do so, they don't want to be photographed. ”
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Quality: Peter Foster, Londen27 Mar 18

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